Honda HRS216PKUA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ces 6 Oil 12 How to Contact Honda 17 Operating the Controls 7 Cleaning 12 Honda Publications 17 Operating the Controls 7 Storage Location 12 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 Starting the Engine 7 Handlebar 13 Stopping the Engine 7 Removing From Storage 12 OWNER S MANUAL HRS216PKUA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time please read this Owner s Manual Even if you have operated other mowers tak...

Page 2: ... safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury These signal words mean Damage Prevention Messages you will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means Important Message to Parents The safety of children and adolescents is i...

Page 3: ... of oil left in the engine varies Do not overfill the engine with oil If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the muffler when the engine is running After filling the engine with oil screw the filler cap dipstick in and remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip th...

Page 4: ...ere they could be struck by thrown objects Clear the area of pets and people especially children Their safety is your responsibility Check the condition of the grass Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swath accordingly Rear Shield During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear Check the rear shield for cracks or tears If the rear shield is excessively worn have ...

Page 5: ...ethanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting and or performance problems It may also damage metal rubber and plastic parts of the fuel system Engine damage or performance problems that result form using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are not covered unde...

Page 6: ...ect the lawn ahead stop the engine by releasing the blade control lever Avoid Slopes Avoid steep slopes of more than 20 Mow across slopes not up and down Be careful when changing direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause you to slip fall and lose control of the mower NOTICE Mowing on steep slopes can starve the engine of oil causing engine damage that is not covered by ...

Page 7: ...edures and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your mower under severe conditions such as sustained high load high temperatu...

Page 8: ...ction Before each use 5 hours of use or first month First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 4 Blade Inspect O 9 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 9 Engine oil Check O 5 Change O O 2 O O 10 Air filter Check O 10 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Blade control operation Check O O 11 Spark plug Chec...

Page 9: ...e a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blade 2 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 3 Install the sharpened or replacement blade using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this application When replacing bolts and washers use only Honda Genuine replacement par...

Page 10: ...ture in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clean the air filter after the first 25 hours of use Thereafter clean the filter every 6 months or 50 hours of use Clean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 2 years...

Page 11: ...w spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats Spark plug torque 20 N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine t...

Page 12: ... on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables Engine Wash the engine by hand and be careful to prevent water from entering the air cleaner and exhaust opening NOTICE Using a garden hose or pressure wash...

Page 13: ...esh petrol page 5 Spark plug faulty fouled or improperly gapped Gap or replace the spark plug page 11 Spark plug wet with fuel flooded engine Dry and reinstall the spark plug Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorised Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height page 4 cu...

Page 14: ... its useful life Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 metre increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made NOTICE When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Operation at altitudes below 1 500...

Page 15: ...eto Fuel Unleaded petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Capacity 0 93 litres See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 16 page 5 Blade Bolt Torque 49 59N m page 9 Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 API SJ or later Capacity 0 50 litres Refill amount 0 35 0 40 litres page 10 Spark Plug Type NGK BPR5ES Gap 0 7 0 8mm page 11 Maximum Governed Speed 3 100 0 15...

Page 16: ...Keep the air filter clean and properly serviced Check it before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Keep your product s fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use Turn the fuel valve OFF If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank...

Page 17: ... from a mobile please call 03 9270 1348 Monday to Friday 8 00 a m 7 00 p m EST 9 00 a m 1 00 p m Saturday enquire via weblink contact hondampe com au email customer relations honda com au website www hondampe com au When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers page 14 Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you Name and address of the dealer who services yo...

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Page 19: ...any hours you get from a tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 8 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date No...

Page 20: ... tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 8 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Sta...

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Page 22: ...ddle assemblies of snow throwers tiller tines of roto tillers mower blades and mower deck housings are specifically not warranted against impact damage including but not limited to abrasive damage Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product transportation commercial loss or any other incidental or...

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